Eliminating Map Re-Downloads
This fix will either prevent, or delay for a very long time, a map you’ve played again and again from re-downloading itself.
Editing the .ini file
1. First, open this folder: steam/steamapps/common/red orchestra/darkesthour/system. The file you are looking for is named DarkestHour and it’s is a Configuration Settings type of file. To be sure it’s the correct file, when you open it, it begins with:
Protocol=RedOrchestra
ProtocolDescription=RedOrchestra Protocol
2. When the file is open, press key F3, and a search window will open. Type “Purge” and hit enter. You will find this part:
[Core.System]
PurgeCacheDays=30
3. Change 30 to 0 (zero),
PurgeCacheDays=0
4. Save & close. No more annoying map downloads for maps you already have.
Editing Preferences from the Console
If you’re not comfortable editing the .ini file, this is an alternate method that increases the # of days, from 30 to 999, until a map re-download occurs.
- Open console using the (~) tilde key.
- Type: “preferences” in the console window and hit enter. This should open the Preferences box.
- Look for Advanced/File System. Then change the value in ‘purgecachedays’ to 999.